A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6160445 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 38369524 epoch_slot_no: 180724 block_no: 6160268 slot_leader_id: 4998911 size: 34654 time: 2021-08-25 23:56:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1dd7ada0a94ad824cd82d8aa24a9f538747fda473be5434451f28439369ca900Block Operator
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